Ring Video Doorbell 2 Vs Ring Video Doorbell Pro

Ring has established itself as one of the most popular and prominent players in the home video doorbell market. The company offers a range of solutions that all promise to give you insight into who’s at your door and what they’re doing there. Better yet, you can communicate with people at the door without ever needing to get off the couch.

Indeed, Ring’s video doorbells offer convenient solutions for monitoring your home. And with a variety of options that come in at different prices and with different features, you should be able to find the right choice for your unique circumstance.

In addition to high-quality cameras and solid sound quality, Ring’s video doorbells are all about remote access. So whether you’re in or out of town, you can see what’s happening at your door and respond accordingly.

But before you jump to buy a Ring video doorbell, keep in mind that there are several options. And choosing one over the other might not be so simple.

We compiled a roundup of the key things you need to know about two of Ring’s most popular devices — the Ring Video Doorbell 2 and the Ring Video Doorbell Pro. Read on to learn more about each and find the one that will do the best job of keeping your home safe.

Design

Since one of these doorbells will be sitting on the front of your house, you’ll likely want to think seriously about their design and what you need. And while they both come with somewhat attractive designs, there are some differences.

The Video Doorbell 2 is the bulkier of the two with a rectangular design and slope at the top. It comes in a white-and-black version, as well as an all-black option. It has a blue ring around the button to ring your doorbell.

The Video Doorbell Pro comes with a decidedly sleeker design that’s thinner and purely rectangular. It has a silver finish and a black area at the center. It, too, has a blue ring.

For many, if design matters most, the Video Doorbell Pro will be the top pick.

The Ring Video Doorbell 2 comes with a host of important features, including the ability to get an instant alert on your smartphone to find out who’s at your door. The camera has infrared night vision, which means you can see people in the dark, as well. The Video Doorbell 2 can be hardwired or battery-powered. It comes with one rechargeable battery pack.

Ring’s Video Doorbell Pro similarly offers a host of popular features, including the ability to get a live view of what’s happening outside your door. The device comes with HD video and two-way talking, so you can have a dialogue with people outside. There are also custom motion zones you can create to identify when to record and infrared night vision means you can watch people at night. It offers four interchangeable faceplates and can work with existing doorbell wiring.

On the video side of things, the Video Doorbell Pro offers 1080p full-HD quality. The camera offers 160-degree field-of-view. On the audio side, you’ll find high-quality audio that offers two-way conversation and noise-cancelation. It offers live viewing of what’s outside the house, as well as night vision.

You won’t see any difference with the Video Doorbell 2. The device’s camera comes with 1080p full-HD quality and offers a 160-degree field-of-view. It supports both Live View and Night Vision. It comes with a built-in microphone and speakers and has noise-cancelation out of the box.

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